Electrical Design Engineer

Qualdoc

Richmond, VA Hybrid contract

Posted: April 3, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $80,000 – $120,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of reliable and high-performance power distribution equipment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to both new product development and ongoing engineering support, while collaborating across multiple teams in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform electrical design at the product level, including component selection, thermal considerations, mechanical packaging support, and interconnection design

• Apply knowledge of analog/digital circuits, magnetics, and thermal systems

• Develop technical specifications for power protection and distribution equipment

• Design switchboard power and control systems

• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics and bills of materials (BOMs)

• Support integration of third-party components into electrical systems

• Assist with manufacturing documentation, testing procedures, and technical reporting

• Provide ongoing engineering support for both new and existing products

• Troubleshoot electrical systems and subsystems in a hands-on capacity

• Assist with product compliance and safety certifications (UL, CSA, IEC standards)

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical design and development

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

• Experience with UL 891 switchboard design

• Familiarity with ECNs, BOM management, documentation systems, AutoCAD, and ERP platforms

• Experience using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.)

• Knowledge of three-phase power systems and electrical distribution

• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills

• Hands-on lab experience with strong troubleshooting abilities

• Familiarity with UL, CSA, and IEC safety and EMC standards

• Understanding of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for industrial and commercial systems

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